MIT's mission reflects the Institute's goal of changing the world—and shows how each member of the MIT community is working toward that mission in his or her own way.

The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's great challenges. MIT is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind.

Something that sets MIT apart from other workplaces is the pride felt by the people who work here. This pride is felt across the board. Regardless of your job, everyone has a stake in the achievements that occur on a daily basis. These achievements come from all parts of the MIT community: there are 1,000 faculty and more than 10,000 staff who work on the main campus in Cambridge and at Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington.

Learn more about MIT's people and culture.